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Flat-Rate STR Compliance Services

We charge by the engagement, not by the hour. Every service includes direct access to your consultant from start to finish.

Service 01

Full Compliance Setup

$395 / $495 Flat rate (primary residence vs. investment property)

Get your STR licensed from start to finish. We handle every application, document, and coordination step so you can focus on your listing.

  • City license application (Chapter 136A)
  • Fire inspection scheduling and coordination
  • NY State Article 12-D registration
  • Affidavit preparation and support documents
  • Insurance documentation review
  • Dedicated consultant throughout process
  • License delivery and records package
Timeline: 1 to 3 weeks
Best for: First-time hosts getting licensed from scratch
What you get: A complete records package with your license number, city registration confirmation, state registration certificate, and a renewal reminder 30 days before expiration.

Service 02

Renewal Management

$195/year Annual flat rate for ongoing compliance

Never miss a renewal deadline again. We monitor your licenses, coordinate inspections, and handle all paperwork on your behalf.

  • 60-day advance renewal notice
  • Fire inspection coordination
  • City renewal application filing
  • State registration renewal
  • Updated records package
Timeline: Starts 60 days before renewal
Best for: Existing licensed hosts who want compliance managed for them
Why it matters: Both your city license and state registration expire on independent cycles. Missing either one costs more to renew and puts your listing at risk.

Service 03

STR Readiness Audit

$149 One-time consultation and report

Evaluate where you stand before committing to a full service engagement. Get a clear compliance roadmap in 48 hours.

  • 45-minute consultation (phone or video)
  • Written compliance gap report
  • City and state requirement checklist
  • Action plan with timeline and costs
Timeline: Report delivered within 48 hours
Best for: Hosts evaluating a property before purchase or anyone unsure where they stand
Next step: If you decide to move forward, the $149 audit fee applies as a credit toward Full Compliance Setup.

Service 04

Hourly Consulting

$200/hour 2-hour minimum for complex situations

For situations outside our flat-rate packages. We provide expert guidance on complex scenarios that demand specialized attention.

  • Multi-unit portfolio licensing strategy
  • License denial appeals and remediation
  • HOA or condo board conflict resolution
  • Investor due diligence on STR-eligible properties
  • Zoning variance preparation (referral to attorney)
Timeline: Flexible based on your needs
Best for: Complex situations, investors, portfolio owners
Scope discussion included: In your first call, we clearly define what we can help with and what requires specialized legal counsel.
Cost Comparison

Cost of Compliance vs. Cost of Non-Compliance

The real question isn't whether you can afford compliance. It's whether you can afford not to.

Scenario Cost Range What Happens
Full Compliance Setup (Our Service) $395–$495 You get licensed. Your listing stays active. You host legally and sleep at night.
One City Citation Fine $500–$1,000 You get fined. You still have to become compliant afterward. Total cost: compliance + fine.
Listing Removal (Non-Compliance) $3,000–$15,000+ Airbnb or VRBO removes your listing. Revenue loss during racing season and peak periods. Reputational damage. Months to rebuild bookings.
Our Scope

What We Don't Do

Transparency about our boundaries. We focus on compliance guidance, not legal representation or permit engineering.

Legal Representation — We're not lawyers. For appeals, disputes, or variances that require legal counsel, we'll refer you.

Timeline Guarantees — City and inspector scheduling are outside our control. We push things forward, but we can't promise the city will respond in X days.

Zoning Variances or Permit Appeals — Property-specific zoning or land-use issues need an attorney familiar with your local code.

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Our Packages

Pick the Package That Fits

Most first-time hosts start with the Full Compliance Setup. Already licensed? The Renewal Management plan keeps you covered every year automatically.

⭐ Most Popular
$395 primary residence
$495 non-primary residence

Full Compliance Setup

Everything needed to get your Saratoga STR licensed from scratch. We handle every step of the city and state process so you don't have to figure it out yourself.

  • Initial discovery call to assess your property status and compliance gaps
  • Complete walkthrough of the Saratoga Springs licensing portal
  • Document checklist and review (proof of ownership, insurance, affidavit)
  • NY State tax registration guidance (separate from city license)
  • SSFD pre-inspection checklist review — exactly what the fire inspector looks for
  • Fire inspection scheduling coordination
  • Affidavit of compliance preparation and review
  • Insurance documentation review to confirm it meets city requirements
  • Follow-up support through to license issuance
  • Enrollment in annual renewal program
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🔄 Recurring
$195 / year

Annual Renewal Management

Every Saratoga STR license expires annually and requires a fresh fire inspection. We track your dates and handle the whole renewal so you never accidentally lapse.

  • Proactive renewal reminder 60 days before your license expiration
  • Updated compliance check — we flag any regulation changes that affect you
  • New fire inspection prep and scheduling coordination
  • Renewal application assistance and submission
  • Priority response for compliance questions throughout the year
  • Peace of mind — you will never accidentally operate on an expired license
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🔍 Quick Start
$149

STR Readiness Audit

Not sure where you stand? A one-time paid consultation that gives you a clear written picture of exactly what you need to do before we commit to anything more.

  • 45-minute consultation call — your property, your situation, your questions
  • Written compliance gap report delivered within 24 hours
  • City licensing status assessment
  • NY State registration status check
  • Fire inspection readiness review
  • Clear priority list: what to do first, what can wait
  • Frequently converts to a Full Compliance Setup (fee applied toward package)
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💼 Complex Cases
$200 / hour

Hourly Consulting

For situations that don't fit a flat-rate package. Multi-property portfolios, license denials, investor due diligence, HOA conflicts, and more.

  • Pre-purchase STR compliance assessment for investment property buyers
  • Multi-property portfolio compliance audits
  • HOA or condo association bylaw conflict guidance
  • License denial appeals and remediation planning
  • County-level compliance (Saratoga County, Warren County, etc.)
  • Regulatory question research and written summaries
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Why Flat-Rate

No Meter Running While We Work

Other consultants bill by the hour. We charge a flat fee because we've done this many times and know exactly what it takes. Your cost is fixed from the first call.

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Less Than 0.7% of Annual Revenue

Saratoga STR hosts average $72,226/year. A $495 compliance package protects that income against $1,000+ fines and Airbnb delisting.

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Hyper-Local Expertise

We know the SSFD pre-inspection checklist, the portal quirks, and the Accounts Department staff. No national service can replicate that.

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Licensed in 1–3 Weeks

Fire inspection scheduling is the main variable. We coordinate that for you and know how to get on the calendar efficiently.

The Numbers

What Non-Compliance Actually Costs

Scenario Cost Risk
Full Compliance Setup with Us $395 – $495 one time ✓ Zero. Fully licensed.
Operating without a city license $0 upfront ✗ Up to $1,000 fine + potential Airbnb delisting
Hiring a general attorney to figure it out $300–$500/hr ✗ Expensive, slow, often unfamiliar with STR-specific process
Doing it yourself without guidance Many hours of research ✗ High error rate, potential re-inspection fees, delay in listing
Missing annual renewal $0 upfront ✗ License lapse = operating illegally even if you were compliant before

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